1st Thread, First Kilt, Need help within

[CDNSushi]

For starters, I would say that you need to ensure that your kilt fits properly. Hands-down, whether you are skinny or large, that will speak volumes about how you look. Make certain that you are wearing your kilt neither too long nor too short.

Also, the one other thing that will speak loudly about your appearance is your comportment and how you carry yourself. Walk, stand, talk, and BE confident (without being arrogant) but also not shy or mousy.

Do these two things, and I guarantee you will not look out of place. But I know that's not why you started your thread. So to add a bit of fashion advice, I would also recommend having a proper sporran and kilt belt to complete your look. The belt will help divide your outfit a little into top and bottom so you don't look like one, long noodle, and the sporran will add some substance to your presence as well. Choose a sporran that's of good size -- not too big or small.

[Danwell]

So to add a bit of fashion advice, I would also recommend having a proper sporran and kilt belt to complete your look. The belt will help divide your outfit a little into top and bottom so you don't look like one, long noodle, and the sporran will add some substance to your presence as well. Choose a sporran that's of good size -- not too big or small.

I agree with this, and there are plenty of places online where you can buy very cheap accessories.
I purchased some forest green hose, a leather kilt belt, buckle, kilt pin and flashes from the Scotland Kilt Company, delivered to Australia for a total of 42Pounds - works out to about $75 Aussie. I'll be buying some more hose and a sporran and chains in the next fortnight or so from them, and then my kilt from one of the providers on here.

I think as a neophyte kilter, it's important to make sure that you're spending your money on the right things and that you're getting value for your dollars - accessories of decent quality and that look good can be had very cheaply from sites like the one I mentioned. They're not heirloom quality, but I think at my (our) stage it's more important to save money to spend on a good quality kilt and jacket than it is for $80 hand knitted hose and $250 sporrans, so I'm happy spending less money on accessories for the time being.

[Ozymandias]

Noted!

As stated, I am 6' My waist is 31.5 and hips are 36.5.

So....

I REALLY like the USA Kilts. http://www.usakilts.com/store/5yardwool_kiltpage.php

And I went ahead and I just bought this last night:


I live in Houston, Texas, United States. Its HOT during the summer, very HOT, but should I have any issues with what I have said so far with the 5 Yd. wool from Usa Kilts?